Upcoming members' event: MAMC Night, Tuesday, 19 January, 2010
With behind-the-scenes talk, "The Queen's Da Vinci Comes to Town!"
The next MAMC Night, a series of events held exclusively for MAMC members, will feature a tour of the exhibition and also a special discussion about three of its highlights: Leonardo da Vinci anatomical drawings, which are being shown in Japan for the first time.
MAMC members would have heard of the term "conservator." But did you know how diverse that museum member of staff's tasks can be? The conservator is of course responsible for the conservation and restoration of artworks, but their job also extends to monitoring the temperature and humidity of the galleries to stop the artworks from deteriorating, dealing with the tiniest of insects that may have been introduced during transportation, determining the safest methods for exhibiting artworks, monitoring the condition of the museum collection and so on. At this MAMC Night, Mori Art Museum conservator, Aizawa Kunihiko provides a behind-the-scenes look at the process by which these three priceless Leonardo da Vinci drawings made their way from their home in Britain to the galleries of the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo. Don't miss this opportunity to get an insight into the inner workings of the museum and the art world!
In addition to the behind-the-scenes talk, Hirose Mami (project manager, Mori Art Museum) will conduct a tour of the exhibition.
| DATE & TIME: | Tuesday, 19 January 2009; 19:00-22:00 (Admission starts at 18:45) * Last admission at 21:30 |
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| VENUE: | Mori Art Museum (Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 53F) |
| ATTENDANCE: | Open to all MAMC Individual members |
| NUMBER OF ACCOMPANIED GUESTS ALLOWED: |
Benefactor: up to 2 guests Fellow: up to 1 guest Friend: members only |
| ADMISSION: | Free for all participants |
| * ATTENTION * | •Members and their guests must enter at the same time. |
[Gallery Tour] * Japanese-English simultaneous interpretation
| GUIDE: | Hirose Mami (Project Manager, Mori Art Museum) |
| TIME: | 19:00- (approximately 45 minutes) |
| * For those who wish to join the tour, please gather at the entrance hall on Mori Tower 53F five minutes prior to the announced starting time. Advance reservations are not necessary. |
[Behind-the-scenes talk, "The Queen's Da Vinci Comes to Town!"] * Japanese-English simultaneous interpretation
| GUIDE: | Aizawa Kunihiko (Conservator, Mori Art Museum) |
| TIME: | 20:00- (approximately 30 minutes) |
| * For those who wish to join the tour, please gather at the entrance hall on Mori Tower 53F five minutes prior to the announced starting time. Advance reservations are not necessary. |
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MAMC Annual Cocktail Party 2009
It's that time of year again! We are pleased to announce that the "MAMC Annual Cocktail Party 2009" will be held on Tuesday, 8 December.
This year, we welcome the string quartet from the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the leading orchestras in Japan, with a history spanning over fifty years. The quartet will entertain us with a selection of music related to the themes of "Life" and "Love", the same themes as the "Medicine and Art" exhibition. In addition, Kataoka Mami, chief curator of the Mori Art Museum, will introduce upcoming exhibitions to be held at the Mori Art Museum in 2010.
Please join us for the event, and feel welcome to bring your friends and family members.
We very much look forward to sharing a special night with you.
| DATE & TIME: | Tuesday 8 December, 2009 / 19:00-21:00 |
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| VENUE: | Gallery 1, Mori Art Museum |
| REGISTRATION: | MAM Information (Mori Tower 3F) / Starting 18:15- |
| SPECIAL GUESTS: | The String Quartet, Japan Philharmonic Orchestra |
| SUPPORT: | Japan Philharmonic Orchestra |
| ATTENDANCE: | MAMC Benefactor & Fellow members * Each member may bring up to two guests. |
| PARTY STYLE: | Casual standing cocktail * Although there will be no dress code, you are encouraged to get dressed up and enjoy the party! |
| CHARGE: | MAMC member ¥6,000- / Guest of member ¥7,000- * Please present your MAMC member's card, and complete your payment by cash or credit card at the registration on the day. |
| BOOKINGS: | Please use the application form below. (Registered email address required) PC: https://mamc.mori.art.museum/webapp/form/12176_ias_75/index.do Mobile: https://mamc.mori.art.museum/webapp/form/12176_ias_76/index.do * For those members who have not registered their email address with MAMC, please apply with your name, membership number and category, and contact information by fax (03-6406-9351). |
[TIME SCHEDULE]
| 18:30 | Pre-gallery talk (approx. 30 minutes) GUIDE: Hirose Mami (Project Manager, Mori Art Museum) |
| 19:00 | Reception |
| 19:30 | Announcement of upcoming exhibitions at the Mori Art Museum in 2010 GUIDE: Kataoka Mami (Chief Curator, Mori Art Museum) |
| 20:00 | The String Quartet Recital, Japan Philharmonic Orchestra (approx. 30 minutes) |
| 21:00 | End |
[Japan Philharmonic Orchestra]
Japan Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) is one of the leading orchestras in Japan, with a history spanning over fifty years. The activities of JPO fall into three categories: "Orchestra Concerts" introducing music of high quality, "Education Programs" providing opportunities to encounter music, and "Regional Activities," revitalizing regional communities with the power of music.
